Don’t forget to bring your car when you walk to the car wash. Besides the good reasons to boycogtt CGPT, their advice is ridicuous.
A1sauc3d on
Quit using ChatGPT. Uninstall it.
vivi_t3ch on
That is hilarious how bad it does at a logic puzzle like this
Gemmeni on
I tried this and Gemini basically called me a dumb ass and told me that carrying the car would be very difficult.
princessfoxglove on
It’s funny, I asked it the exact same prompt and got a logical answer. I always see these ChatGPT fails but I’ve not experienced them using it myself. I needed some information on a home reno I was working on and couldn’t find the information anywhere so I used it to help, and it gave me reasonable answers.
DerPicasso on
This is why ram prices are up. Idiots asking ai stupid things like this.
Paksarra on
I tried this one at work one day (we have Copilot and I was kind of bored) and kept pressing it to the point of absurdity. It turned into Copilot trying to convince me that it was not worth it to buy a car just to use a car wash.
Remind me tomorrow morning and I’ll grab a transcript, it was an amusing way of checking off the ‘tried and failed to use AI productively again’ box for the week.
Blackadder18 on
I’ve seen a guy on YouTube do this test with all the different major AIs.
Funnily enough *Grok* of all entrants was the one to answer it correctly and suggest he take his car.
morecowbell03 on
Deepseek answers this question correctly
Me: hey, i need to wash my car. the car wash is 500 feet away. should i drive or walk there?
DS: You should drive, because the car needs to be at the car wash to get cleaned. Walking there would leave your car behind!
UnhappyWalrus3570 on
Gemini is better.
10twentyseven on
Are you in the U.S.? It’s interesting that it used “queue”
If you’re not in the US, I didn’t realize that it had localized language
MircedezBjorn on
We’re doing this and making AI consume even more of our resources, while the replies are shared basically everywhere.
CaptainMarder on
This is so funny. I’m gonna try this with Gemini and grok.
im-hippiemark on
Or… We could just stop using ai?
CaptainMarder on
Grok and Gemini aren’t as dumb it seems.
FingersPalmc8ck on
I got this from ChatGPT with exactly the same question.
Recommended plan
1. Drive the car to the wash 🚗
2. Wash it
3. Drive it back
Alternative (advanced technique)
If you really want the exercise:
• Deadlift the car
• Farmer’s carry for 400 m
• Set it down gently in the wash bay
The_HDR_Sn1per on
Co Pilot
pixeltweaker on
Gemini, even in fast mode isn’t that dumb.
fothergillfuckup on
Endlessly useless.
PirelliSuperHard on
I asked Copilot on smart mode and he told me to walk too. I laid into him. He agrees I should drive now.
overusesellipses on
We’re gonna put this in charge of our military and our economy.
We’re completely fucked.
grmrsan on
Perplexity – “For a five‑minute walk to the car wash, it’s generally better to just walk, unless you have pain, mobility limits, tight time pressure, or need to haul heavy stuff. �Health and wellbeingShort walks add up and are linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity compared with more frequent car use. �A 10‑minute round‑trip walk can burn roughly 30–60 calories for most people, which slightly boosts daily activity without needing a workout. �People who switch from driving to active travel (like walking) often report better mood, lower stress, and improved concentration. �Environment and practicalityDriving a very short distance produces disproportionate emissions because car engines are less efficient on short trips and you add to local traffic and pollution. �Swapping even a few short car trips per week for walking can meaningfully reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions. �For such a short distance, by the time you get in the car, start it, drive, park, and then leave again, you often save little or no time compared with walking.When driving might make senseIf you’re dealing with pain, injury, mobility issues, extreme weather, or you need to transport heavy gear or multiple people, driving can be more appropriate. �If you’re severely time‑crunched around another fixed commitment, the small time savings of driving might matter more to you that day.If you woke up feeling low‑energy or sore today, do you prefer to treat this as a movement “win” and walk, or would conserving energy for later tasks be more helpful?”
Copilot-It looks like you don’t have any personal notes or plans about car washing in your files or messages, so let’s just look at the practical side of your question.
Here’s a simple way to decide:
Walking might be better if…
You want a quick bit of exercise. Five minutes each way is pretty easy.
The weather is decent.
The car wash uses an automatic bay where you don’t need supplies from your car.
Driving might be better if…
You plan to use a vacuum or supplies stored in your car.
The weather is bad (too hot, too cold, raining, or windy).
You’re short on time and want to get everything done as fast as possible.
A quick rule of thumb:
If the only goal is getting the car washed and the weather’s nice, walking is usually simpler. But if you’ll be doing a full interior cleaning or need anything from the car, driving is more convenient.
If you want, I can also help you think through weather, timing, or other factors—just let me know!
Gemini- FOR THE WIN!!
You should drive to the car wash.
While a five-minute walk is great for exercise, the primary goal is to wash your car, which requires the vehicle to be physically present at the facility. If you walk there, your car remains at home and stays dirty.
Here is why driving is the only logical choice for this specific task:
Physical Constraint: You cannot wash the car if it is not at the car wash.
Operational Setup: Most car washes require you to drive the vehicle into a specific bay, onto a conveyor belt, or into a touchless tunnel.
Efficiency: Driving will take less than a minute, whereas walking there and then having to go back to get the car would triple your total travel time.
Pro-tip for short trips:
If you are worried about “cold starting” your engine for such a short distance, try to “trip chain”. Plan to wash the car at the beginning or end of a longer drive—like going to the grocery store or commuting—so the engine has time to reach its optimal operating temperature.
Are you planning to use an automatic tunnel or a self-service bay where you wash it yourself?
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Don’t forget to bring your car when you walk to the car wash. Besides the good reasons to boycogtt CGPT, their advice is ridicuous.
Quit using ChatGPT. Uninstall it.
That is hilarious how bad it does at a logic puzzle like this
I tried this and Gemini basically called me a dumb ass and told me that carrying the car would be very difficult.
It’s funny, I asked it the exact same prompt and got a logical answer. I always see these ChatGPT fails but I’ve not experienced them using it myself. I needed some information on a home reno I was working on and couldn’t find the information anywhere so I used it to help, and it gave me reasonable answers.
This is why ram prices are up. Idiots asking ai stupid things like this.
I tried this one at work one day (we have Copilot and I was kind of bored) and kept pressing it to the point of absurdity. It turned into Copilot trying to convince me that it was not worth it to buy a car just to use a car wash.
Remind me tomorrow morning and I’ll grab a transcript, it was an amusing way of checking off the ‘tried and failed to use AI productively again’ box for the week.
I’ve seen a guy on YouTube do this test with all the different major AIs.
Funnily enough *Grok* of all entrants was the one to answer it correctly and suggest he take his car.
Deepseek answers this question correctly
Me: hey, i need to wash my car. the car wash is 500 feet away. should i drive or walk there?
DS: You should drive, because the car needs to be at the car wash to get cleaned. Walking there would leave your car behind!
Gemini is better.
Are you in the U.S.? It’s interesting that it used “queue”
If you’re not in the US, I didn’t realize that it had localized language
We’re doing this and making AI consume even more of our resources, while the replies are shared basically everywhere.
This is so funny. I’m gonna try this with Gemini and grok.
Or… We could just stop using ai?
Grok and Gemini aren’t as dumb it seems.
I got this from ChatGPT with exactly the same question.
Recommended plan
1. Drive the car to the wash 🚗
2. Wash it
3. Drive it back
Alternative (advanced technique)
If you really want the exercise:
• Deadlift the car
• Farmer’s carry for 400 m
• Set it down gently in the wash bay
Co Pilot
Gemini, even in fast mode isn’t that dumb.
Endlessly useless.
I asked Copilot on smart mode and he told me to walk too. I laid into him. He agrees I should drive now.
We’re gonna put this in charge of our military and our economy.
We’re completely fucked.
Perplexity – “For a five‑minute walk to the car wash, it’s generally better to just walk, unless you have pain, mobility limits, tight time pressure, or need to haul heavy stuff. �Health and wellbeingShort walks add up and are linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity compared with more frequent car use. �A 10‑minute round‑trip walk can burn roughly 30–60 calories for most people, which slightly boosts daily activity without needing a workout. �People who switch from driving to active travel (like walking) often report better mood, lower stress, and improved concentration. �Environment and practicalityDriving a very short distance produces disproportionate emissions because car engines are less efficient on short trips and you add to local traffic and pollution. �Swapping even a few short car trips per week for walking can meaningfully reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions. �For such a short distance, by the time you get in the car, start it, drive, park, and then leave again, you often save little or no time compared with walking.When driving might make senseIf you’re dealing with pain, injury, mobility issues, extreme weather, or you need to transport heavy gear or multiple people, driving can be more appropriate. �If you’re severely time‑crunched around another fixed commitment, the small time savings of driving might matter more to you that day.If you woke up feeling low‑energy or sore today, do you prefer to treat this as a movement “win” and walk, or would conserving energy for later tasks be more helpful?”
Copilot-It looks like you don’t have any personal notes or plans about car washing in your files or messages, so let’s just look at the practical side of your question.
Here’s a simple way to decide:
Walking might be better if…
You want a quick bit of exercise. Five minutes each way is pretty easy.
The weather is decent.
The car wash uses an automatic bay where you don’t need supplies from your car.
Driving might be better if…
You plan to use a vacuum or supplies stored in your car.
You’re carrying items (cleaning products, towels, etc.).
The weather is bad (too hot, too cold, raining, or windy).
You’re short on time and want to get everything done as fast as possible.
A quick rule of thumb:
If the only goal is getting the car washed and the weather’s nice, walking is usually simpler. But if you’ll be doing a full interior cleaning or need anything from the car, driving is more convenient.
If you want, I can also help you think through weather, timing, or other factors—just let me know!
Gemini- FOR THE WIN!!
You should drive to the car wash.
While a five-minute walk is great for exercise, the primary goal is to wash your car, which requires the vehicle to be physically present at the facility. If you walk there, your car remains at home and stays dirty.
Here is why driving is the only logical choice for this specific task:
Physical Constraint: You cannot wash the car if it is not at the car wash.
Operational Setup: Most car washes require you to drive the vehicle into a specific bay, onto a conveyor belt, or into a touchless tunnel.
Efficiency: Driving will take less than a minute, whereas walking there and then having to go back to get the car would triple your total travel time.
Pro-tip for short trips:
If you are worried about “cold starting” your engine for such a short distance, try to “trip chain”. Plan to wash the car at the beginning or end of a longer drive—like going to the grocery store or commuting—so the engine has time to reach its optimal operating temperature.
Are you planning to use an automatic tunnel or a self-service bay where you wash it yourself?
Claude seems to be the best at logic puzzles, see this recent study https://petergpt.github.io/bullshit-benchmark/viewer/index.html
You said “it’s a five minute walk”